Lung diffusion capacity in advanced heart failure: relation to central haemodynamics and outcome

ConclusionsPulmonary diffusion capacity correlates positively with left ventricular fillings pressures, and reduced values predict increased mortality in patients with HF. This might be driven by increased lung capillary volume in patients with pulmonary congestion.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - February 19, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tania Deis, Louise Balling, Kasper Rossing, Emil Wolsk, Michael Perch, Finn Gustafsson Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research